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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.52, 963.48 and 257.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.52, 963.48 and 257.56 is: 386.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.52 : 963.48 = 257.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.52/963.48 = 257.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.52x = 963.48 × 257.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.52x = 248,153.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,153.91/642.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.22

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